Book Description:
ISBN-13: 9780323484114
The Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry, 7th Edition, published by Massachusetts General Hospital, is a comprehensive guide to the practice of psychiatry in a hospital setting. This book covers a wide range of topics related to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders commonly encountered in general hospital settings.
The content of this book includes information on the management of psychiatric emergencies, consultation-liaison psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy. It also addresses specific issues such as delirium, substance use disorders, and somatic symptom disorders.
The Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry is designed to be a practical resource for healthcare professionals working in general hospital settings, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other mental health professionals. It provides evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the care of patients with psychiatric disorders in a medical setting.
this book serves as a valuable reference for clinicians seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of general hospital psychiatry.
This edition retains the full content with the added advantage of portability, allowing readers to easily access and engage with the material from any device, whether in a classroom or during fieldwork.